  Armenia President delivers online lectures amid coronavirus crisis March 20, 2020 - 19:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has launched a series of online lectures aimed at ensuring continuity of education for students by applying distance learning methods as the novel coronavirus is spreading in the country. The President delivered online lectures for a group of students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics, Physics, Informatics and Applied Mathematics, as well as Oriental Studies of Yerevan State University on Friday, March 20. During the 45-minute courses, Sarkissian weighed in on sectoral matters, as well as the spread of the novel coronavirus worldwide. Schools, universities and other educational institutions across the country have embraced various forms of distance education to ensure continuity of learning for students nationwide. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia has grown to reach 136 as of Friday, March 20 morning․ The country declared a 30-day state of emergency on March 16 and banned citizens of 16 nations from entering the country. So far, one person has recovered from the coronavirus in Armenia.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
